Thursday, December 25, 2008

For those of you who have ever wondered why Matt was never the lead singer in any of his bands, here is your answer:

(This was Christmas Day and Matt had been helping in the kitchen. Don't you think the gingerbread man apron puts it over the top? Btw, we've dubbed those dance moves by Matt "The Special Ed" and it's really quite difficult to do. If you don't believe me, try it!)

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Christmas is the busiest season of the year. Maybe when we're not traveling to Utah (if ever), it will help calm things down a bit for us. But this year before we left Long Beach we had two must-do activities remaining.The first was the Long Beach Aquarium. I had won some passes to the aquarium earlier in the year and they would expire before we got back home. It was nice since we hadn't been there in a while.

The boys loved this little tank with about 20 tiny rays and Seth even dared to put his hand in a few times. Isaac has become quite interested in rays. I couldn't help but laugh when he asked the attendant what their names were.

We also couldn't miss our traditional trip to Naples with Grampa Lee and Pam. We went to CPK and then walked around Naples to see the lights. We noticed that on one whole side of the canal nobody was home and NO Christmas lights were up or on. We were so surprised, since usually there are lights as far as the eye can see. Then our suspicions were confirmed when we saw this:

The dual bucket arial lift made Isaac's night! It was pretty amazing to watch that massive thing move from the other side of the canal.

Monday, December 15, 2008

The season partying started with a small fondue party at the Field's house. Even though we are still in the "experimenting" stage, it was delicious and we resolved to do it sooner than next Christmas!

Next came the ward Grinchmas party where we had lots of delicious delicacies from Dr. Suess' book that looked fantastical and tasted fantastic! Though an nontraditional Christmas party, the story of the Grinch reminds us of the most important characteristic of our Savior and God; love.

Then tonight we went on a cruise to see the Christmas lights at Naples for F.H.E. with a group of friends.

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

We all know we can't watch our kids every second of the day. There are things that need to get done, afterall, like designing christmas cards (me) or facebooking (Matt). We also know that kids can get into trouble if not carefully supervised.

This is what happens while I'm at the computer:

Isacc won't stop creating! (And making a mess in the process). This is what happens when mom is gone and dad is at the computer: The boys decided to try jumping off the bunk bed without adult supervision (as are the rules).Fortunately, the impact only squished the bone in Seth's foot together (I forget what it's called), so as soon as he was able, he was allowed to bear weight on it. We found that riding his bike was the best way he could play until he could run around! Even though he could weight-bear after two days, he wore the brace for 10 days and he passed inspection just in time for our trip to Utah!

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

We went to Heritage Park for play group today. It has been 3 years since the last time we were there when Seth was about one month old! It is a huge, beautiful park with cannons and other "old and fashioned" things that Isaac loves.

Do you think the boys enjoyed it? I hope I can remember to go there again soon!

Jonesisms

I6- "I think there are small stalactites on our van." After he had noticed icicles at the bottom of the van doors.

I6 - "Does Santa watch the Science Channel to see how he can make toys and other things?"

Just a Thought...

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God; your playing small doesn't serve the world. There is nothing enlightening about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others."~ Marianne Williamson